The Architectural Preservation Process
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Heritage Notes #4 (pdf)
Gary DuGuay
This Heritage Note is intended to
help individuals understand the complex nature of the
architectural preservation process. Individuals
interested in a particular aspect of the process are
encouraged to read further.
What follows is a brief overview of a
typical public architectural preservation process and
the role of the architect within it. The process was
developed in the public sector to meet public demands
for a responsible approach to the preservation of
significant heritage resources and reflects the need for
a clearly defined system that permits regular review and
approval at various stages.
Outlined in this Heritage Note is:
- The Planning Phase
- Inception/Preliminary Assessment
- Feasibility/Research
- Historical Research
Primary Resources:
- Physical Evidence
- Written Records
- Visual Materials
Secondary Sources:
- Written Records
- Oral History
Architectural Research:
- Documentation
- Analysis
- Written Report
- Programme Definition
- The Implementation Phase
Design:
Design Development:
Execution:
- Bid and Negotiations
- Commissioning
- Masonry
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